Bio:
Nora Chipaumire was born in 1965 in what was then known as Umtali , Rhodesia ( Mutare | Zimbabwe ) . She is a product of colonial education for black native Africans – known as group B schooling . She has pursued other studies at the university of Zimbabwe ( law ) and mills college , Oakland | CA. ( dance ) . As African knowledge acquisition does not come with baccalaureates it is impossible to quantify what the African body holds . chipaumire acknowledges these knowledges in addition to the western forms branded into her since 1965 .
Project in residence:
Nora Chipaumire’s residency takes place in a training laboratory format within the Creation | program Reflection | Body aimed at professionals in the performing arts, the body, the performing arts and the music of Africa Moment.
Graner residences archive:
- 2023 · collaboration with Africa Moment · Workshop about Naka